United States Drug Enforcement Administration

DALLAS – A collaboration between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Viking Motorsports will enter the Texas Motor Speedway this weekend as part of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. This is a first-of-its-kind event for the Fentanyl Free America initiative, which focuses on protecting communities, preventing fentanyl overdoses and poisonings, and supporting those impacted by synthetic opioids.   

Fans will see the No. 99 Fentanyl Free America Chevrolet, powered by Viking Motorsports and driven by Parker Retzlaff, in the Andy’s Frozen Custard 340: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at the Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, May 2, 2026.  

This unique opportunity to promote a Fentanyl Free America shines a light on the dangers of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that claimed 40,000 lives between October 2024 and October 2025.

“We can help eliminate the fentanyl threat by accelerating our efforts to spread critical awareness. We are making progress and events like this continue to drive this life-saving mission forward,” said DEA Administrator Terry Cole.  “With the assistance of the DEA Dallas Field Division, this opportunity to team up with No. 99 and Viking Motorsports will enable us to reach thousands of race fans with this important message. Parker is using the track to save American lives and help us achieve a Fentanyl Free America.”

Sara Carter, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), joins Administrator Cole in support of the No. 99 Fentanyl Free America car powered by Viking Motorsports.

“I’m grateful to Administrator Cole and our partners at DEA for their continued leadership and collaboration. From National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to their support of our incoming National Drug Control Strategy, our work together reflects a shared commitment to protecting our American communities,” said ONDCP Director Sara Carter. “Events like this give us a powerful opportunity to connect directly with families, because prevention, awareness, and saving lives remain at the heart of everything we do.”

Through this unique initiative, DEA and Viking Motorsports are uniting the thrill of racing with DEA’s mission to save American lives by empowering fans to understand the dangers of synthetic drugs and protect themselves from the risks associated with today’s illicit drug supply. 

"Partnering with the DEA for the 'Fentanyl Free America' campaign is one of the most important things we've done as a team,” stated Jeremy Lange, general manager of Viking Motorsports. “The NASCAR community is incredibly loyal and engaged, making the No. 99 Chevy the perfect vehicle—literally and figuratively—to carry this life-saving message. We are excited about the race, but we are even more passionate about the cause. We want to urge every fan watching this weekend to educate themselves on the dangers of fentanyl."

Operation Fentanyl Free America has resulted in the seizure of nearly 10 million fentanyl pills, and more than 6,000 pounds of fentanyl powder since October 2025.  This is an estimated 144 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl removed from our communities within six months. 

The Fentanyl Free America initiative underscores DEA’s commitment to protect the United States from dangerous synthetic opioids, while mobilizing a national call to action to reduce the supply and demand for fentanyl. This mission is driven by action: 

Protect: Remove fentanyl from communities 

Prevent: Understand the risks and share life-saving information 

Support: Stand with those impacted 

DEA remains at the forefront of the fight to disrupt trafficking networks and strengthening the government’s response to the fentanyl crisis. Administrator Cole and Parker Retzlaff remind race fans that “on the track safety isn’t optional; off the track the risks are just as real.” You can see their message in its entirety here. Join us in this race to save lives by visiting DEA.gov/fentanylfree and sharing our free resources. 

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